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Bata 40th Anniversary

Sunday, January 29, 2012

Bata 40th Anniversary

Tony & Shirley Bata of Cedar Rapids are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary. They were married on January 29, 1972 at Grace Methodist Church in Sioux City, IA.

They have two children, Nick (Lisa) Bata and Mary Bata (Andrew Holtmann). They are also blessed with two wonderful granddaughters, Sydney and Jayci.

A celebration will be held this summer.

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